Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (Environmental Policy and Legislative Program Coordinator)

Broward County, Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation 2 weeks

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement up to 2K

County retirement

Job summary

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners seeks an experienced Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (Environmental Policy and Legislative Program Coordinator) to advance environmental policy, resilience planning, and energy initiatives within the Public Works & Environmental Services Department.

The role requires coordinating with internal and regional partners, monitoring legislation, and developing advocacy strategies to support county-wide programs and funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, environmental planning or closely related field.
• Four (4) years of experience managing programs or projects in a related area.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate county-wide programs with major impact.
• Coordinate with state, county and regional partners on environmental initiatives.
• Conduct policy research, prepare memorandums and staff policy recommendations.
• Monitor legislation and develop advocacy strategies for energy and climate programs.
• Lead, organize and staff work groups and public outreach activities.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, environmental planning or related field

Tools

CMS

Social media tools

Graphic design software

Job description

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (Environmental Policy and Legislative Program Coordinator) to support the Public Works & Environmental Services Department.

2026

Benefits of Broward County Employment

• High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
• Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
• Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

THE POSITION

This is an advanced professional position supporting the County’s environmental policy, resilience planning, and strategic energy initiatives. This position plays an important role as the lead environmental policy and legislative program coordinator for the Department, responsible for the coordination and development of environmental policy recommendations, advocacy efforts, and implementation of related program initiatives in collaboration with internal, municipal and regional partners. The successful candidate will support county-wide and regional partnerships, including the County’s engagement in the 4-County Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. The successful candidate will also (1) perform high-profile management, communication, and research duties for County climate, resilience, energy, and water programs; (2) identify and support funding opportunities with governmental agencies, and non-profit partners; (3) help advance the County's interests through state and federal programmatic and legislative opportunities; (4) monitor evolving policy, legislation and regulations and develop advocacy strategies; (5) participate, organize, convene, and staff various work groups and committees; (6) serve as the Department’s policy expert on energy conservation and alternative energy initiatives. Work requires interagency collaborations, independent research and initiative, project ownership, stakeholder engagement, and accountability. Work is reviewed through regular meetings, reports and assignments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, and strong presentation skills. Must demonstrate strong personal initiative; enjoy working as a team; and have superior organizational skills. The preferred candidate will be familiar with climate pressures within the South Florida landscape, regional environmental issues, and relevant climate mitigation and adaptation policy and programs at state and federal levels. Strong familiarity with the state and federal legislative processes, and knowledge of diverse environmental subjects is preferred, including knowledge in the areas of energy, water resources, and Everglades restoration. Must have experience in building relationships with public, private, and academic partners. Must excel at completing projects within assigned timeframes while planning for future objectives. Demonstrated experience with graphics, website content management, communication tools, social media, and other on-line platforms is preferred.

General Description

Administers large-scale programs and/or projects that have County-wide impact.

Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in political science, public policy, environmental planning/science or closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires four (4) years of experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Preferences

• 4+ years of experience in handling contracts/grant applications
• 4+ years of experience working with state/federal agencies.
• 4+ years of experience working with graphics, website/content management, communication tools, social media, and other online platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services on a large scale with County-wide impact; prepares reports, analyzes and interprets data.
• Coordinates and manages all aspects of a program or project which has operational responsibility of a major scope, a large-sized budget and provides a critical County service.
• Assists Director and Agency Leadership by researching issues, creating memorandums, policies, procedures, reports, etc. and monitors/advises on staff compliance with policy and procedures.
• Conducts special research in conjunction with a project/program, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon research.
• Identifies and understands agency/business needs, contractual business requirements, and regulations governing local, state and other requirements, confidentiality obligations, warranties, liabilities, indemnification, termination clauses, breach, and remedies.
• Communicates business risks to project manager, senior/executive management, and approving authority for assessment and approval, while focusing on comprehending client-agencies'needs and business processes.
• Coordinates with state and local agency partners on projects and programs, community outreach, media relations and regional and various services; may assist with press releases and responses to media.
• Advises and assists the Department and Division Directors on all operational and technical matters related to the section(s) or function(s) assigned.
• Defines agency goals and objectives, develops and recommends policies and operating procedures.
• Administers internal/external communications and public outreach activities for Division; manages and coordinates outreach efforts with other County divisions as well as other local and state governments, and partnering agencies.
• Prepares Commission agendas, including editing, posting and planning.
• Provides assistance and training of agency staff and contracted services providers. May oversee the Agency's training program; schedules and/or delivers training and outreach opportunities for employees and the vendor community respectively.
• Plans, organizes and implements a compliance and monitoring program, conducts contract central audits, field documentation reviews, investigations or management studies.
• Plans, directs and supervises the activities of staff.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Provides a clear picture of the organization's vision and strategy and what the team needs to do to realize them. Develops longer-term strategies that capitalize on the organization's distinct capabilities and emerging trends in the market.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Typically performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. May vary by work location.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Varies by work location.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [e-mail] to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.